Mahad al-Zahra

Last updated

Mahad al-Zahra [1] is the department and institution for the art of recitation and memorization of al-Quran al-Kareem in Al Jamea tus Saifiyah, [2] established by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin. [3]

Contents

History of Mahad al-Zahra

The Mahad al-Zahra was first established in 1396H by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin. Its name is derived from the name of Fatima Al Zahra, the daughter of Muhammad and its aim was to create an institution for the art of recitation, memorization and understanding al-Quran al-Kareem and its sciences.

Syedna Mohammed Buhanuddin is quoted as saying: “I named It Mahad al-Zahra so that it may receive the barakat (blessings) and blessings of Moulatona Fatema al-Zahra, to whom this Dawat (call of guidance) is associated."

In 1407H a language laboratory was further incorporated into the Mahad al-Zahra in the Al Jamea tus Saifiyah campuses of Surat and Karachi. This served to facilitate accurate and precise memorization of the Quran and its studies using state of the art equipment to facilitate a conducive atmosphere. It also served to improve the quality of recitation through training in tenor control and enhancement. [4] On 19 November 1998 (29 Rajab 1419 Hijri), the Mahad al-Zahra further expanded by constructing a larger institution in Surat. [4]

Overview

Today, the Mahad al-Zahra is established in Dawoodi Bohra centres worldwide including Mumbai, Karachi, Nairobi, Marol, Mumbai, United States, [5] United Arab Emirates, Kuwait. [6] It also carries out training through schools, [7] online e-learning programs, [8] and summer camps. [9]

Along with Quranic studies, Mahad al-Zahra also undertakes poetry and recitation programs such as Saut al-Iman [10] (established in 1400H), and is the head office for Al Jamea tus Saifiyah Publications. [11]

The 53rd incumbent Da'i al-Mutlaq, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin's son Husain Burhanuddin has headed the Mahad al-Zahra from 1418H till date. [12]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dawoodi Bohra</span> Sect of Ismaili Shia Islam

The Dawoodi Bohras are a religious denomination within the Ismā'īlī branch of Shia Islam. They number approximately one million worldwide and have settled in over 40 countries around the world. The majority of the Dawoodi Bohra community resides in India, with sizable congregations in Pakistan, Yemen, East Africa, and the Middle East. They also have a growing presence in Europe, North America, and Australia. The present leader is the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq, Mufaddal Saifuddin who assumed office in January 2014.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mohammed Burhanuddin</span> 52nd Dai al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra (1915-2014)

Mohammed Burhanuddin was the 52nd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq of Dawoodi Bohras. He led the community for 49 years in a period of social, economic, and educational prosperity; strengthened and re-institutionalized the fundamental core of the community's faith; revived its culture, tradition, and heritage. In successfully achieving coexistence of traditional Islamic values and modern Western practices within the community, Burhanuddin completed the work his predecessor Taher Saifuddin had started. Burhanuddin was presented the highest national civilian honors of the states of Egypt and Jordan recognising his revivalism and restoration efforts. He was known in Arab countries as Azamat us-Sultan. Owing to extensive travels for community reach-out, he was the first Dā'ī al-Mutlaq to visit Europe, Australia, and America.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Taher Saifuddin</span> Shia religious leader (1888–1965)

Taher Saifuddin, also known as Tahir Sayf al-Din, was the 51st and longest serving Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras. Saifuddin adapted the modernisation in Western and European ideas, and established its benefits for the Bohras, whilst still steeped in the traditions and the culture of the community's Fatimid heritage. Saifuddin laid substantial groundwork in terms of philanthropy, education, entrepreneurship, social outreach, political outreach, and community upliftment upon which his successors continued to build, resulting in an unprecedented era of prosperity among the Dawoodi Bohras.

Marol is a locality in the suburb of Andheri (East) in Mumbai, India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raudat Tahera</span>

Raudat Tahera is the mausoleum of Syedna Taher Saifuddin and his son and successor Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, the 51st and 52nd Dāʿī al-Mutlaqs of the Dawoodi Bohra Ismaili Muslims. It is located in the Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mufaddal Saifuddin</span> 53rd Dāī al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra

Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin is the spiritual leader, the 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of one million Dawoodi Bohras, a subgroup of the Tayyibi, Mustaali, Ismaili Shia branch of Islam. He is the second son of the 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq, Mohammed Burhanuddin, whom he succeeded in 2014. He is the Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia situated in India. He has led a number of cultural, social, and economic initiatives. In Islamic Cairo, he rebuilt shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt and led the restoration of medieval Fatimid architecture, notably Al-Anwar Mosque, Al-Aqmar Mosque, Al-Juyushi Mosque, and Lulua Mosque. In Yemen, he has spearheaded several campaigns to improve socio-economic conditions of the inhabitants of the Haraaz region, introducing sustainable agricultural systems, improving local infrastructure and providing equal access to education for children.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abdullah Badruddin</span>

Syedna Abdullah Badruddin bin Syedna AbdulHusain Husamuddin ; born 11 July 1846) was an Indian-born religious leader, and the 50th Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra sect. He was the son of Syedna AbdulHusain Husamuddin, whose family lineage can be traced back to Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed. When the 49th Da'i al-Mutlaq Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin did nass upon him, all those people who used to say, "After Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, the sect would come to an end", could not believe their eyes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mohammed Burhanuddin I</span> 49th Dai al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra

Mohammed Burhanuddin born 18 November 1840 in Surat, India – died 21 February 1906, was 49th Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra sect. He was the son of the 47th Da'i al-Mutlaq Abdul Qadir Najmuddin, who belongs to the family lineage of Fakhruddin Shaheed. After the death of the 48th Da'i al-Mutlaq Abdul Husain Husamuddin the helm of the Dawoodi Bohra sect came into his hands. He led the community out of a period of indebtedness, disorganization and lack of development within the sect.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abdul Qadir Najmuddin</span>


Syedna AbdulQadir Najmuddin bin Syedna Tayyeb Zainuddin became the 47th Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra sect amid succession disputes.

The 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras, Mohammed Burhanuddin died in January 2014. As per the tenets of the sect each predecessor is required to nominate his successor prior to his death. Following Burhanuddin's death, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin took up the office of Da'i al-Mutlaq, as per the appointment by Mohammed Burhanuddin. Khuzaima Qutubuddin claiming to have been appointed heir 50 years earlier in secrecy, challenged Mufaddal's right to be Dai in the Bombay High Court.

Taher Fakhruddin is the 54th Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Qutbi Bohras, a sect within Shia Islam distinguished as the Shia Fatimi Ismaili Tayyibi Dawoodi Qutbi Bohras. He is the son of Khuzaima Qutbuddin, the 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of the group. After the death of the 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq, Mohammed Burhanuddin, two claimants emerged for succession, Mufaddal Saifuddin and Khuzaima Qutbuddin. Followers of Khuzaima Qutbuddin regard Taher Fakhruddin as his successor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jafar us Sadiq Imaduddin</span> Indian Islamic Scholar, Author, and Professor

Ja'far us Sadiq Imaduddin or Jafar us Sadiq Mufaddal Saifuddin, is the eldest son of Mufaddal Saifuddin, the current incumbent of the office of the 53rd Dawoodi Bohra Da'i al-Mutlaq, and the grandson of Mohammed Burhanuddin. He is a poet, scholar and one of the four rectors of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Qaidjoher Ezzuddin</span> Indian Islamic Leader

Mazoon al-Da'wat Shahzada Qaidjoher Ezzuddin is the eldest son of Mohammed Burhanuddin, the grandson of Taher Saifuddin, and elder brother of the incumbent 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq Mufaddal Saifuddin. He is one of the four rectors of Al Jamea tus Saifiyah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abde Ali Saifuddin</span>

Abdeali Saifuddin was the 43rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra. He was the son of 41st Da'i al-Mutlaq Abduttayyeb Zakiuddin III and the brother of the 42nd Da'i al-Mutlaq Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin. He was a Dai, scholar and poet and one of the most venerated Dawoodi Bohra Dai's.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Taha Najmuddin</span> Indian Islamic leader (born 1975)

Taha Najmuddin is the second son of Mufaddal Saifuddin, the 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras and the grandson of Mohammed Burhanuddin. He is an Arabic scholar at Al Jamea tus Saifiyah and heads a number of socio-economic institutions of the Dawoodi Bohra community.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah</span> Private Islamic research university

Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah is an Arabic academy dedicated to Islamic learning based in India, Pakistan, and Kenya. Established in Surat as Dars-e Saifeec. 1810 by Abde'Ali Saifuddin, it was after extensive renovation and expansion carried out by Taher Saifuddin and Mohammed Burhanuddin, the university gained prominence. Today, as holder of the office of Dāʿī al-Mutlaq, Mufaddal Saifuddin is the sole benefactor of the institute.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Husain Burhanuddin</span> Indian Qari and Islamic Scholar

Shahzada Husain Burhanuddin, also known as Husain Mufaddal Saifuddin, is the third and youngest son of Mufaddal Saifuddin, the current incumbent of the office of the 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq. He is a Qāriʾ and an honorary member of Naqabāt Qurrāʾ al-Quran in Cairo. He is currently the Chairman of Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust.

Mukasir al-Da'wat Shahzada Malekulashter Shujauddin is the third son of Mohammed Burhanuddin II, the 52nd Dai al-Mutlaq of Dawoodi Bohras, a branch of Tayyabi Mustaali Ismaili Shi'a Islam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">MSB Educational Institute</span> Private school

MSB Educational Institute is an Islamic educational institute headquartered in India. It was founded by Mohammed Burhanuddin II in 1985, with its first two branches in Mumbai, India and Nairobi, Kenya. It is accredited with the ICSE and IGCSE educational boards and is operated under the purview of the office of the Dai al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras. The institute has branches in 25 cities in 7 countries across India, Pakistan, East Africa, and the Middle East.

Bu saheba Amatullah Aai. She was the wife of the 52nd Dai Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin and also the mother of the current Dai (53rd) Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. She was also the daughter of Abdul Husain, a descendant of the 46th Da'i al-Mutlaq Abdul Qadir Najmuddin.

References

  1. ↑ "Mahad Al-Zahra - Al Jamea tus Saifiyah". www.mahadalquran.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  2. ↑ "The Dawoodi Bohras - Al-Qur`an al-Majeed". thedawoodibohras.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  3. ↑ Administrator. "About Mahad - Mahad Al-Zahra - Al Jamea tus Saifiyah". www.mahadalquran.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  4. 1 2 Mahad al-Zahra - The Edifice of Light. Department of Statistics & Informatics, Dawat-e-Hadiyah, Badri Mahal, Mumbai India. 1999.
  5. ↑ "Mahad al-Zahra, Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah (Houston)". Mahad al-Zahra, Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah (Houston). Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  6. ↑ Administrator. "Mahad Al-Zahra - Al Jamea tus Saifiyah - Mahad Al-Zahra - Al Jamea tus Saifiyah". www.mahadalquran.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  7. ↑ "Home". www.rawdatalquran.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  8. ↑ "Taalim_al_Quran". www.elearningquran.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  9. ↑ Administrator. "Quran Camps - Mahad Al-Zahra - Al Jamea tus Saifiyah". www.mahadalquran.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  10. ↑ "Home - SAUT UL IMAN - The Voice of Iman". sautuliman.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  11. ↑ "Publications". www.mahadalquran.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  12. ↑ Administrator. "Mahad Al-Zahra - Al Jamea tus Saifiyah - Mahad Al-Zahra - Al Jamea tus Saifiyah". mahadalquran.com. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.